The Hourly Insight. A Blog for Employers.

When conducting interviews, we all know how important it is to ask open-ended, behavior-focused questions to get the most valuable information from applicants to make assessments about their viability as a potential employees. We’ve all either asked or been asked the typical interview questions: What are your weaknesses? Why do you want to work here? […]

High schoolers and college students across the country are getting ready for the biggest accomplishment of their academic career: graduation. It’s time to celebrate all the hard work it took to earn that diploma, but if some of those students happen to be working for you, it’s also time to think about finding the right-fit replacements […]

This year’s Hour Minds Summit was jam packed with breakout sessions and speakers. We heard from big brands and small businesses with hiring managers facing similar challenges. Following this year’s Summit, we’ll be sharing the greatest insights from each session on the Hourly Insight. Here’s a recap of the enlightening session, “Today’s job seeker,” where we […]

There’s been a lot of talk about the future of tipping. From quick service restaurants letting customers tip during the checkout process to casual dining venues bucking the tradition all together, the way we think about gratuities is beginning to change. Snagajob surveyed more than 1,500 job seekers to get insight from the people who these […]

“Ask Snagajob” gives employers the opportunity to get real answers to their recruiting and hiring questions. New “Ask Snagajob” posts will be shared every week on The Hourly Insight. “Why do I need to create a different job posting for mobile?”- Justin M. Like it or not, mobile is here to stay. You can hail […]

The 2015 Summer Hiring Survey infographic is making its premiere! This year’s survey revealed what 1,000 employers are looking for in summer workers, as well as how (and when) they plan to recruit the workers they need for the season. We took some of that info and created the blockbusters of infographics for your viewing pleasure. […]

On April 22 nearly 200 hundred countries will be celebrating Earth Day, an annual event focused on the environmental protection of our home planet. People come together to discuss sustainable practices and celebrate the many wonders of nature. You may be wondering what this has to do with finding new employees, but there are a variety […]

Snagajob is always working on innovative ways to make the hiring process simpler for both hourly workers and the employers who need them. One of the latest solutions we’re excited about is Profile Search. With Profile Search, there’s no need to wait around for quality applicants; we put possible candidates right at your fingertips, making […]

“Ask Snagajob” gives employers the opportunity to get real answers to their recruiting and hiring questions. New “Ask Snagajob” posts will be shared every week on The Hourly Insight. “What do I do if my crew members aren’t interested in a management role, but I want to promote internal promotion opportunities?” – June L. It can […]